Lafayette County Borders Van Orden’s District WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that he will host a town hall in Belmont, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 am. Today, he formally invited Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) who represents the district immediately to the west of Lafayette County. Pocan invited c… Please

New, certified data part of the DPI’s annual release MADISON — New data published today shows high school graduation rates in the state are at an all-time high. For the 2023-24 school year, 91.1 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated on time, marking the highest rate since the four-year adjusted cohort was introduced

MILWAUKEE — The 250-megawatt (MW) Darien Solar Energy Center is up and running — and now providing power to customers. The project in Walworth and Rock counties features more than 600,000 solar panels capable of providing enough energy to power about 75,000 homes. The project went into service this week.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online, full of compelling stories and important information to help you enjoy the season. The latest issue celebrates “marsh madness,” focusing on the marvels of marshlands in

MADISON, Wis. – Conservation leaders from across Wisconsin will meet with legislators on March 12 for the first-ever Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The gathering comes as the state budget process begins and decisions about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program are being considered. “This budget cycle will determine whether Wisconsin continues its

MADISON, Wis. — As we spring forward into longer days with the start of daylight saving time, now is the time to be prepared for unexpected emergencies and severe weather season. “Daylight saving time is often seen as the seasons changing, even though its weeks away,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gay Building in Madison (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to historic preservation consultant Lara Ramsey. The nine-story building at 16 North Carroll Street overlooks the

RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Root River Parks in Racine (Racine County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The historic district encompasses Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks. The Root River Parks were developed between 1905 and 1914. They reflect the

CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Crystal Lake (Marquette County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Karen Peters and Pastor Wayne Schwanke. The church

ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Margaret A. Muir shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Kevin Cullen and Robert Jaeck. The shipwreck is submerged in Lake Michigan near the city of Algoma

NEW GLARUS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Glarus Hotel in New Glarus (Green County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Christina Bleifuss, Tony Zgraggen, and Allan Bachmann. The hotel is located at

Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, an MPS parent-led organization demanding answers and solutions to the current lead-in-schools crisis, wants the public to be aware of a new EPA rule that would change the interpretation of the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead risk assessments recently completed on MPS schools.  According to

MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel admitted a man who assaulted a ten year-old child was getting a “sweet bargain” as part of a plea deal while he was Waukesha County District Attorney. The predator was sentenced to just 18 months in prison for this crime and then, back on the

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Terrifying,’ highlighting Susan Crawford’s decision to provide a child rapist extreme leniency.   For Susan Crawford, this is a pattern. She sentenced a man who faced over 100 years, to just four years in prison after sexually assaulting six

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org After dodging constituents last week, Van Orden has doubled down in recent days and continues to insult constituents who deserve answers from their congressman LA CROSSE, Wis. – Mobile billboards, digital billboards, full-page newspaper ads, and digital ads from Opportunity Wisconsin are joining the chorus of Congressman Van Orden’s